Relive and recontextualize the alternative Christian music we grew up listening to in the 1990s
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Apples and Snakes is England's leading spoken word poetry organisation, with artists at its heart. Spoken word trailblazers, we exist to champion the development of extraordinary artists, amplify ignored voices and to challenge expectations of what poetry is and can be. Our latest audio project – Apples and Snakes: The Podcast, explores what it means to be Black, British and a poet or spoken word artist. Apples and Snakes: The Podcast was produced by Natalie Fiawoo, with audio production by ...
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Lively conversations about law firm pro bono news, infrastructure, and best practices featuring insightful and entertaining expert guests from PBI’s Law Firm Pro Bono Project member firms, and Law Firm Pro Bono Challenge® signatories, Corporate Pro Bono Challenge® signatories, and from other pro bono and access to justice champions and leaders.
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"A Rifleman never stops learning, a Rifleman never stops teaching. A Rifleman continuously seeks ways to to protect the freedoms and liberties the Founding Fathers left us, to improve himself, his home, his family, his community, his state and his nation, everyday of his life. A Rifleman adapts, a Rifleman overcomes and a Rifleman persists. This is not just some fancy gilded rhetoric we throw around like popcorn and pennies. This is the code we live by here. There is nothing wrong, no matter ...
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Divi is creating the world's first closed-loop, vertically-integrated cryptocurrency ecosystem. Much like Apple's ecosystem is anchored by iCloud, the Divi Project blockchain serves as the core of the Divi network of technologies. Thanks to a keen understanding of the divide that separates the mainstream from the crypto world, the Divi team is able to create solutions to the industry's biggest problem: adoption by non-technical users. Divi's user-friendly, one-click solutions aim to bring bl ...
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084 My Little Dog China - The Velvis Carnival
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Jay and Clifton rock out to the grungy post-punk Velvis Carnival by My Little Dog China.By Clifton Stuckey
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S3 EP11 | BREIS - Its important to feel seen
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In our latest episode Yomi talks with Breis about balancing his life as a poet, author, hip hop educator and MC. They discuss business in poetry and Breis reflects on some of his proudest moments and how his work and outlook have evolved over time. Breis shares his poem ‘Only Human’ Apples and Snakes:The Podcast is hosted by Yomi Sode with Sound pr…
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083 Geoff Moore & The Distance - Evolution
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Do Jay and Clifton make it through their first Geoff Moore & The Distance episode without losing their minds. We report, you decide!By Clifton Stuckey
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S3 EP10 | Miss Jacqui - It takes a lot of heart
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In this week's episode Yomi and Miss Jacqui discuss social influences, being a multidisciplinary artist and accessibility in the industry. Miss Jacqui talks about being human and how her work highlights the emotions that we all feel but don’t know how to articulate. Miss Jacqui reads the poem version of her song ‘Body Beautiful’…
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Jay and Clifton are joined by a special guest Jeremy from The Rumors are True to celebrate The Prayer Chain's swan song, Mercury.By Clifton Stuckey
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S3 EP09 | Ragz CV - It's all about the community
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Yomi talks to Ryan about the power of community and the importance of supporting young people. Ryan plays homage to those who have fed into finding his purpose, whilst also speaking on the frustrations he experienced that have fuelled him towards his path. Ryan reads his poem ‘Don't let the ends be the end’ Apples and Snakes: The Podcast is hosted …
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2/22/24 GSK Empowering New Beginnings: Pro Bono Efforts to Secure Identity and Support for the Homeless
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In 2023, 148 members of GSK's Legal and Compliance Department global pro bono program served 160 clients,providing over 1200 hours of service. Since 2015, GSK has partnered with Homeless Advocacy Project (HAP), an organization that provides free legal services to individuals and families who experience or face homelessness in Philadelphia. GSK lawy…
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081 Havalina Rail Co - Havalina Rail Co
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Jay and Clifton sit around the camp fire and dream of a quirkier time soundtracked by Havalina Rail Co.'s debut album!By Clifton Stuckey
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S3 EP08 | Joshua Idehen - You gotta get your hands dirty
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This week, Yomi and Joshua discuss the “urgency” of writing. Joshua explores the impactful moments in his artistic career. Reminiscing on the integral people he’s met along the way, from poetry nights to performing to the King of Sweden on national television. Joshua reads his poem ‘Its closing time’ Apples and Snakes: The Podcast is hosted by Yomi…
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S3 EP07 | Roy McFarlane - You've got to speak your truth
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In this episode, Yomi and Roy recognise the people and the environments that have created the poetry scene today. They talk on the process of publishing and how to maintain your voice and access rawness as you progress. Roy reads his poem ‘To the Heron who stood with me in the ruins of another Black mans life, After Gwendolyn Brookes and Gill Scott…
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Jay and Clifton get it in gear for thinking Christians chrindie music, Poor Old Lu's 'Straight Six EP' https://www.discogs.com/master/571420-Poor-Old-Lu-Straight-Six https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poor_Old_Lu https://medium.com/chrindie-95/poor-old-lu-s-straight-six-ep-bef7d2c038ee https://www.christianhumanist.org/2017/02/a-primer-on-christian-alte…
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079 Ghoti Hook - Sumo Surprise Pt 2
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Jay and Clifton dive into the really obnoxious half of Ghoti Hook's debut release, Sumo Surprise!By Clifton Stuckey
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Yomi speaks to PA Bitez on the power of the alter ego and being able enter the scene saying it all. They discuss the various entry points encountered, taking them into poetry and how cultures have impacted the vitality of their writing. PA Bitez reads her poem ‘Thunder Music’ Apples and Snakes:The Podcast is hosted by Yomi Sode with Sound productio…
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Merry Christmas listeners! Skip all the chit-chat and listen to Clifton's top 10 songs for 2023By Clifton Stuckey
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Merry Christmas listeners! Skip all the chit-chat and listen to Jay's top 10 songs for 2023By Clifton Stuckey
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077 Here's to another **** New Year!
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Jay and Clifton look back on the albums they covered in 2023By Clifton Stuckey
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076 Bunch of Believers - Ska-la-la-la-la
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Jay and Clifton bring you the Christmas episode nobody was asking for! Bunch of Believers do Ska-la-la-la-la!By Clifton Stuckey
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S3 EP05 | Anthony Joseph - When you say ”I’m a poet” it’s a huge thing
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In this episode, Yomi speaks to T.S Eliot prize winning Anthony Joseph on what it means to be a poet and the various transitions through that journey. Anthony touches on the different landscapes he’s encountered, from firstly being on stage in a rock band in the 80s to traveling the world and the surprising pleasures along the way. Anthony reads hi…
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075 Carman with Donavon of ExComPod
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Jay and Clifton are joined by Donavon of the Excommunication Station Podcast to discuss 3 epic songs by the father of CCM, the man himself, Carman.By Clifton Stuckey
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11/16/23 Intel’s Pro Bono Expungement Clinics: PBI Signatory Showcase
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In 2021, Intel Corporation partnered with legal service organizations across the country to provide pro bono assistance through expungement clinics in support of their commitment to racial justice. With unique volunteer opportunities available for all staff, Intel was able to bring in a much larger group of volunteers beyond attorneys. Their teams …
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S3 EP04 | Ty’rone Haughton - I’m not owed an audience
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This week Yomi speaks with Ty’rone Haugton, founder and artistic director of Literati Arts,a non profit that promotes the art of poetry / spoken word and its role in community organising and healing. Ty’rone explores the sacrifices he has made to follow his path in poetry, the impact of Tupac and how the way poetry is taught in school kept him sile…
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Clifton tells Jay about a modern day visit to a Christian bookstore. Is there still a music section? Are there Christian shirts that rip off popular branding? Pictures: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1My855Jt_k4jwHgHB1NZ67lDzMw3uu-0r?usp=sharing Music used: 4HIM - Basics OF Life Bianca - Uncovered Big Daddy Weave - Heaven Changes Everything…
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073 Johnny Respect - Blue Collar Moxy
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Jay and Clifton drag in a hot rod car or maybe play pool at the local hall with the shoo-wop-a-billy melodies of Johnny Respect's Blue Collar Moxy. Social Media https://www.facebook.com/johnnyrespectband/ https://www.instagram.com/johnnyrespect_official/?hl=en https://soundcloud.com/johnnyrespect/sets/blue-collar-moxy https://sanctuarydetroit.com/e…
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S3 EP03 | Tolu Agbelusi - Sometimes, we just have to get it done.
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In this week's episode, Yomi and Tolu talk about the various pressures, obstacles and communities they have encountered over the years. They discuss the late writing nights, juggling work and writing and the complexity of trusting your voice. Tolu shares her poem ‘Things I can't say’ Apples and Snakes:The Podcast is hosted by Yomi Sode with Sound p…
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072 Brainwash Projects - The Rise and Fall of
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Jay introduces Clifton to the melodic hip-hop of The Rise and Fall of Brainwash ProjectsBy Clifton Stuckey
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S3 SP02 | At risk of being excellent with Shirley May
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In this week's episode, Yomi and Shirley discuss Shirley's journey to poetry. From freestyling to crafting poems and how poets that she had poured so much into, finally helped her layout and push her own collection. Apples and Snakes:The Podcast is hosted by Yomi Sode with Sound production by Drew at Lab Studios.…
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9/21/23 Pro Bono Immigration Clinics: PBI Signatory Showcase Featuring Archer-Daniels-Midland Company and Skadden
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ADM and Skadden formed a pro bono partnership in 2019 to create a series of pro bono days of service, including clinics hosted in Skadden’s office. Since then, they have provided pro bono legal assistance to an array of clients – and over the years the partnership has averaged in assisting 12 to 40 individuals during each clinic. ADM and Skadden ha…
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S3 EP 01| Malika Booker - Live and Direct from The Roundhouse
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For our first episode of this brand new season, Yomi talks live with Malika Booker as part of our 40th Birthday Celebrations at Roundhouse. Yomi and Malika talk about poetry, lessons and the rituals that have formed a big part of their lives and writing journey. Malika shares her poem ‘Jesus in the wilderness’ Apples and Snakes:The Podcast is hoste…
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We will be back September 28!By Clifton Stuckey
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Clifton tells Jay the good news of The Kreepdowns, Take a Spin! SOURCES: https://web.archive.org/web/20000520102058/http://www.thekreepdowns.com/lyrics.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20000131231656/http://www.thekreepdowns.com/store.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20000131173237/http://www.thekreepdowns.com/bio.htm https://web.archive.org/web/2000…
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Jay and Clifton glimmer and spark to Unwed Sailor's debut appearance, Firecracker EP!By Clifton Stuckey
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Jay and Clifton talk about that secular sensation of the mid-90s, arena rock gods in their own right, Creed's debut, My Own Prison. https://www.reddit.com/r/LetsTalkMusic/comments/ztstkb/how_did_creed_go_from_being_the_1_band_of_1999/ https://songmeanings.com/songs/view/2116/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Own_Prison https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki…
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7/19/23 Religious Discrimination: PBI Signatory Showcase Featuring Milbank LLP
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Religious Discrimination Milbank LLP In a pro bono case Milbank represented All Muslim Association of America (AMAA), a non-profit that provides low-cost burial and funeral services to Muslims in the DMV area, against a county in Virginia that created an ordinance that specifically made it impossible for AMAA to put a cemetery on their property. Mi…
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Jay and Clifton talk about fear and propaganda and also that Newsboys album that Shine was on!By Clifton Stuckey
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067 The Juliana Theory - Understand This is a Dream
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Jay and Clifton laid there for days and you forgot to Understand This Is A Dream. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Understand_This_Is_a_Dream https://web.archive.org/web/20000229124313fw_/http://www.thejulianatheory.com/faq.html https://web.archive.org/web/20000525125806fw_/http://www.thejulianatheory.com/oldnews.html https://web.archive.org/web/19991…
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Jay and Clifton are pleasantly surprised by revisiting an emo album they haven't heard in decades, So Far by Cool Hand Luke. https://chlofman.wordpress.com/history-of-chl/ https://coolhandluke.tumblr.com/By Clifton Stuckey
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5/25/23 Racial Justice: PBI Signatory Showcase Featuring Crowell & Moring
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Racial Justice Crowell & Moring On June 28, 2021, in a victory for racial justice, a settlement was announced on behalf of four residents of Baltimore’s Harlem Park, a predominately Black neighborhood, who filed a federal court lawsuit against the Baltimore City Police Department (BPD) and former Police Commissioner Kevin Davis. The residents’ laws…
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Jay and Clifton metaphorically gush over how good this album is! Homecoming by Craig's BrotherBy Clifton Stuckey
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064 Pedro The Lion - It's Hard to Find a Friend
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Jay and Clifton talk about Pedro The Lion's debut full length, It's Hard to Find a Friend before seeing it performed live in Philly.By Clifton Stuckey
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Jay and Clifton dig deep into the poignant honesty of Pedro the Lion's Whole EP. https://web.archive.org/web/19991023041013/http://members.tripod.com/swizzlestickzine/Archives/pedro.htm https://www.discogs.com/release/590103-Pedro-The-Lion-Whole-EP https://www.washedupemo.com/news/2019/25/149-david-bazan-pedro-the-lion…
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062 Roadside Monument - Beside This Brief Hexagonal
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Jay and Clifton try to decode an inscrutable emblem from our past, Roadside Monument's Beside This Brief Hexagonal. https://www.facebook.com/roadsidemonument https://web.archive.org/web/20070608220652/http:/www.roadsidemonument.com:80/home.html https://mbird.com/religion/17-years-at-mars-hill-life-after-disillusionment/…
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3/29/23 Pro Bono and Indigenous People: PBI Signatory Showcase featuring Robins Kaplan
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Robins Kaplan Pro Bono and Indigenous People In a pro bono case that has drawn national attention, Robins Kaplan sued the federal government on behalf of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe after the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services closed the only emergency room on the Rosebud Reservation. On behalf of the Tribe, Robins Kaplan attorneys argued that th…
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Jay and Clifton are joined by Tim Mann of Focused, and returning special guest Chaz from The Excommunication Station Podcast, to discuss Focused, Tooth & Nail, and spirit filled hardcore.By Jay, Clifton, Chaz, Tim Mann
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Jay and Clifton are joined by Chaz from The Excommunication Station podcast to be treated like sinners in the hand of an angry god by the pillars of spirit filled hardcore, Focused with their first Tooth & Nail offering, Bow. https://www.facebook.com/excompod/ https://focused-sfhc.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/focusedsxfxhxc/…
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Attorney Fees Reed Smith In this episode, PBI interviews Chris Walters, Senior Pro Bono Counsel at Reed Smith. Chris describes Reed Smith’s successful appeal in the Ninth Circuit of a lower court’s refusal to grant Reed Smith attorney fees in conjunction with the firm’s pro bono representation of a mistreated prisoner in the California correctional…
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Patron Brock Dittus joins Jay and Clifton to introduce them to the mysterious supergroup CUSH! or Kuxh. Or something. https://cush.bandcamp.com/music https://store.northernrecords.com/album/cush https://kuxh.bandcamp.com/album/super-g https://www.discogs.com/release/2488747-Cush-CushBy brock dittus, jay, clifton
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Jay and Clifton drop the needle down on the short and poppy snacks of Jetenderpaul's debut album, Trying Signals: The Histrionics of Suggestion. http://www.jetenderpaul.com/ https://jetenderpaul.bandcamp.com/ https://velvetbluemusic.com/ https://youtu.be/6GUWcSnTCSY https://youtu.be/dVmmoqyw8B4 https://youtu.be/ydImKSMy4_A https://youtu.be/VHStTXg8…
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